Anacapa Middle vs Golden Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 264 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anacapa Middle
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Golden Valley Charter
Ventura · Charter other · Grades K–12
574 students
| Measure | Anacapa Middle Ventura, California | Golden Valley Charter Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #652 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #11204 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 592 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 31.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Golden Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 68.1%).
- •Anacapa Middle does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 31.9).
- •Anacapa Middle is the larger school with 592 students compared with 574.
- •Anacapa Middle is a public school while Golden Valley Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anacapa Middle better than Golden Valley Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anacapa Middle and Golden Valley Charter?
About 264 m in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anacapa Middle: 592. Golden Valley Charter: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anacapa Middle and Golden Valley Charter rank in California?
Anacapa Middle is 652nd of 1,334 and Golden Valley Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).